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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.04, 1,379.88 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.04, 1,379.88 and 342.72 is: 514.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.04 : 1,379.88 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.04/1,379.88 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.04x = 1,379.88 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.04x = 472,912.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,912.47/920.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.01

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